Bhubaneswar: V Sugnana Kumari Deo, a stalwart leader of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) and a 10-time Odisha MLA, breathed her last at the age of 87 at a private hospital in Chennai on Saturday. Her demise occurred while she was undergoing treatment.
ବିଜୁ ଜନତା ଦଳର ବରିଷ୍ଠ ନେତ୍ରୀ ତଥା ଖଲ୍ଲିକୋଟର ରାଣୀ ମା' ଭି. ସୁଜ୍ଞାନ କୁମାରୀ ଦେଓଙ୍କ ପାର୍ଥିବ ଶରୀରକୁ ଶେଷ ଦର୍ଶନ କରି ଶ୍ରଦ୍ଧାଞ୍ଜଳି ଜଣାଇଲି। ଦୀର୍ଘବର୍ଷ ଧରି ଜନସେବାରେ ତାଙ୍କର କାର୍ଯ୍ୟ ସର୍ବଦା ସ୍ମରଣୀୟ ହୋଇରହିବ। ତାଙ୍କ ଅମର ଆତ୍ମାର ସଦଗତି କାମନା କରୁଛି। pic.twitter.com/7GziiRUoYl
— Naveen Patnaik (@Naveen_Odisha) February 10, 2024
Deo, who had dedicated decades to public service and political leadership, passed away at approximately 1 am, as confirmed by officials. Her demise comes following a visit by Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik and other senior party members who had paid their respects at the hospital on Friday night.
End of an Era!
Deeply saddened to know about the passing away of veteran BJD leader, 10-time MLA and Queen of Khallikote V Sugnana Kumari Deo.
She was 8 times MLA from Khallikote constituency and 2 times MLA from Kabisuryanagar constituency.
Apart from a politician, Deo has… pic.twitter.com/AKD0YmZvs0
— Manas Mangaraj (@manasrmangaraj) February 10, 2024
Throughout her illustrious political career, V Sugnana Kumari Deo made significant contributions to the development and progress of Odisha. Her leadership, dedication, and commitment to the welfare of the people have left an indelible mark on the state’s political landscape.
As news of her passing spreads, tributes pour in from across the political spectrum, honoring her legacy and mourning her loss. The BJD, in particular, mourns the loss of one of its most esteemed leaders, acknowledging her immense contributions to the party and the state.
The passing of V Sugnana Kumari Deo leaves a void in Odisha’s political arena, but her legacy of service and dedication will continue to inspire generations of leaders and citizens alike.
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